“One Small Act of Kindness” was founded by Kelly-Ann Van Der Meer in June 2016. “I wanted to help change the world, one small act at a time.” The idea to start the Facebook page came into my imagination one Sunday evening, and I seized the moment right there and then, and the page and the charity were born. The first thought was to fathers in old age homes and shelters that
Animal sterilisations, education, and making sure tummies are full are our favourite projects. To date, we are proud to have enabled over 2 tons of food to be donated to animal shelters and raised enough funds to have over 100 dogs sterilised. Our main project for 2017 and 2018 is to drive an education campaign for school children. Although we help where we can, we set out to choose a
We LOVE sharing heart-warming stories with our readers. We were once again blown away by the selflessness of the Knysna community when faced with the recent, devastating fires. And by one lady in particular, who has dedicated her efforts towards the bird life that has been overlooked by many. If you are at all able to help this project, we urge you to do so. Following the recent fires in
In the world of social media, there are countless influencers and content creators, each with their unique niche and passion. One such individual is Elle
BY BRIAN BERKMAN Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued
The scientific name for killer whales is Orcinus orca. “Orcas” and “killer whales” both refer to the same species of marine mammals. “Orcas” is a
We all know what stress is and how it affects us and those around us. The slow pace of Covid and the subsequent couple of
In the age of smartphones, capturing the joyful antics and endearing expressions of our beloved pets has become a cherished pastime. As technology continues to
Baboons are primates and are native to Africa. They belong to the genus Papio and are known for their distinctive appearance and complex social structures.
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
A Tale of Resilience and Redemption There is nothing more inspiring than the will-power of an animal. The love they give and the forgiveness they
Some people colour with pencils, others use paint… then there are those who have the unique talent to paint with words. I count myself lucky
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
A frog is any member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura. You will find frogs on
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK It’s 21:00 on 2 October 2022 and I get a message from our pet sitter: Harri (our disabled cat who never
” Are you one of those people who gets all giddy when you see a dog in public? Trying to make eye contact with the
Your canine companion had a field day in the rubbish bin and now they’re literally sick as a dog – throwing up, nursing an aching
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK There are two types of children: those who launch themselves with open arms at every dog they see, and those who
If I said it once, I’ll say it a million times more. Never judge a book by its cover. Meeting Carl Wastie just re-established this
It’s 7am on a Saturday morning, you get up and go to the kitchen. As you switch on the kettle, you also turn on the
Luxury travel writer, brian berkman, searches out the fabulous and often affordable options available to you and your pets. Julie, his rescued mixed-breed doggie-daughter, insists
BY: BRYONY VAN NIEKERK Woohoo, spring has officially sprung! I don’t know about you, but for me winter this year was on the colder side
